Even if I do nembutsu, I can't get the response of feeling the existence of the Pure Land of Paradise.

We are ordinary people full of worries, and it is unavoidable that we doubt the Buddha's teachings because of our worries.
Even those of us who are so troubled are welcomed into the Pure Land of Paradise by Amida Buddha.
The monk called Tokumoto Shonin
Is it something that can be said without a good heart if I say Namu Amitabha in words
It seems that they were told that.
Generally, it is said that we should have deep faith and practice nembutsu, but it's quite difficult for us.
So for now, even if you don't have any devotion, you can say Namu Amida Buddha just by saying it.
However, if you really don't have devotion, you probably can't do nembutsu with just the tip of your mouth, and maybe people who can do nembutsu with just the tip of your mouth have faith,
Doesn't that mean it?

Even if I don't really feel it, if Amitabha does exist, you can be saved if you do nembutsu, so I don't think there's any harm in doing nembutsu for the time being, even if it's out of your mouth.

From a Buddhist perspective, there is a theory that the sutras explaining the teachings of the Pure Land of Paradise are retrospective sutras that were added only after the Buddha died.
Maybe that's the case.
However, I think it's wonderful to just sympathize with the equal mercy of Amitabha Buddha appearing in the sutras, saying Namu Amida Buddha and Nembutsu.
Good people are good people, and bad people are bad people, and if you nembutsu, you can be saved.
The spirit of the Jodo sect is equal mercy, saying “I wish everyone could be saved without omission.”
Even if the Pure Land of Paradise were fiction, the monks and nembutsu people that currently exist all over Japan and even around the world
“I wish everyone could be saved without omission”
They are friends who share their values.
When you say nembutsu in your mouth, you're in that group too.
First, let's live in this world, in a world of equality and mercy.

Note, the ascetic practice of praying for death and doing nembutsu is an ascetic practice leading to “determination,” or samata (samata) meditation, in other words, in the three studies of Kai Jo Kei.
Therefore, even from the viewpoint of Seidomon, it is probably not a completely out of target ascetic practice.
Of course, Amitabha will save you even if you are unable to concentrate (calm) your mind.

I've never been to the Pure Land of Paradise, and on the contrary, I don't even know the real Pure Land of Paradise, and if the “thing that looks like the Pure Land of Paradise” was set as the “Pure Land of Paradise,” no matter how long you keep doing Nembutsu, it probably ends up in Nembutsu.
(Of course, it's recommended even if it's “Kara Nembutu,” though.)

Nembutsu means remembering the Buddha. It's about devotion to Amitabha Buddha.

“If you do this, you should be able to go to the Pure Land!” “This is what the Pure Land is!”

That doesn't mean you're thinking of the Buddha; you're probably thinking of me.

Now, even if “the Pure Land of Paradise is a pictorial fictional fiction,” or even if it is not a “direct explanation of Shakyun,” the Pure Land is probably not a fake.

It's “does Anpanman really exist?” It's like asking, isn't it? Even if Anpanman doesn't exist, we can actually “work” from the story of Anpanman, such as “Love and Courage Are Important” and “Don't Bully the Weak.”

In other words, even if the Pure Land doesn't actually exist, it is possible to receive effects from the Pure Land story. Then the story becomes true.

I am the Jodo Shinshu sect, not the Jodo sect, but Shinran Shonin is a “Shoshinobu”

“Homeland Causality Manifesto” - “The Cause and Effect of Homeland (Pure Land), Revealed in a Pledge”

They're saying it. I think it means “the cause of the formation of the Pure Land is also an oath (original wish), and the Pure Land formed as a result is also expressed in the pledge.”

Whether or not the Pure Land actually exists is not an issue, and places illuminated by this petition receive the function of the Pure Land. Let's be illuminated by the original wish “now,” not after death.

Speaking from that point of view, I can't get a “response” or a “bright and meaningful life,” and I think the Pure Land works where it becomes clear that people are deepening their hesitation in search of such things.

I still haven't studied enough either. Let's continue to work hard together. (Studying is not a requirement for salvation)

Namu Amida Buddha

Look at the thank you... receive the Kanjo and practice yoga, which is the essence of esoteric Buddhism, in other words, if it is just a matter of birth, it will eventually be up to faith and understanding, so in any case, it is necessary to practice whatever the case may be. However, the second one is not due to other power; it is mostly due to one's own strength. For reference only.

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In Exoteric Buddhism, in order to attain enlightenment and become a Buddha, it is always necessary to meet (see) the Buddha (see Buddha), receive the summit, and be told the name of when enlightenment is achieved and when one becomes a Buddha.

Basically, when the last Bodhisattva finally attains enlightenment, it goes to Irokanten (where it is regarded as the strict Pure Land in Esoteric Buddhism), but in the case of the Jodo religion, I think it can be said that in the case of the Jodo religion, even if it is an ordinary person, not the last Bosatsu, they will pass away in the Pure Land of Paradise and aim for enlightenment under Amida Nyorai.

The reason why they aim to pass away in the Pure Land of Paradise is certainly because, like humans, they can obtain free time equipment suitable for Buddhist practice, can directly receive teachings from Amida Nyorai, and can also receive Buddha worship and enlightenment.

Shakyamuni explains the Jodo Sanbu Sutra, but the reason why Shakyamuni mentions the Pure Land of Paradise and Amida Nyorai is that they are all intellectuals of each other (people who know everything), so they can grasp each other as if they were their own.

Currently, there are no Buddha or Buddha in this world. If there is no Buddha or Buddha, you will not be able to see or receive enlightenment, and no one will be able to attain Buddhism. Therefore, I think Shakyamuni may have explained his death in the Pure Land of Paradise, Amida Nyorai, as one of the places where people can see and enshrine the Buddha on his behalf on the premise that there will be no Buddha or Buddha. Of course, it also includes places where you can see and teach Buddhism in other pure lands.

Humble is still an ordinary man who is still foolish and immature, but little by little, he is gaining confidence in the contents of the Buddhist scriptures.

It's also about the Pure Land of Paradise and the existence of Amida Nyorai.

If you don't mind, I also recommend reading “Full Translation Paradise Pledge Note” (Kishin Shobō). I wonder if there are any references in the discussion by Professor Nakazawa at the end.

Kawaguchi Hidetoshi Gassho

The Buddhist sutras are wide-ranging and profound, and there are also various interpretations of them, and there are also historical facts that have not yet been clarified, so I think it is natural for you to get lost.
It would be nice if you could ask your teacher or monk directly about that doubt and let them know about it, but maybe there are environments where you can't do that.
Also, the answers will change depending on the teacher, teacher, and monk.
As a testament to his disciples, the Buddha was said to be his own lantern and the Dharma light. Use your own ideas as a foundation. Use the laws taught by the Buddha as your foundation. That's right.
In other words, I think it's important for you to find your own answers based on the law and live your life based on that.

Now, it is said that even with nembutsu, certainty about the Pure Land of Paradise cannot be obtained, but there are people who have gained conviction, but conviction is not necessarily necessary.
It is an elimination legal conclusion that a foolish ordinary man who cannot reach enlightenment while living in this world like us, and who cannot give up his worries, has no other path to enlightenment other than going to the Pure Land of Paradise.
It's the last resort we have left.
So for my part, I would like you to make an effort to reach enlightenment yourself first. The details of the effort are written in the Agon Sutra. Please read it. If you're going to zazen, it's a good idea to go to a Zen temple and ask them to teach you.
If you can reach enlightenment as a result, there's nothing better than that. There is no need to aim for the Pure Land of Paradise.
However, when I felt limited in myself, when I felt that I was unable to reach enlightenment, that was the first time I came to the conclusion that I had no other way but to go to the Pure Land of Paradise.
At that time, you can recite nembutsu from the bottom of your heart.
Amitabha has vowed to save those who call his name. So, even if you don't have three intentions, if you've just said one word out loud, Namu Amida, they'll pick you up when your life runs out.
Also, if you recite even one word, Amitabha will listen to it, so why do you say it over and over again? That's because various thoughts are put into calling a name. I wish you would take me to the Pure Land of Paradise. Thanks for taking me to the Pure Land of Paradise. Familiarity like a child calling their mother. The feeling is that if you call someone by name, they will actually be right in front of you even if you can't see it. etc etc.
Let's both study the sutras and practice Buddhism.

I read it. I understand what you're saying.

I'll tell you from my own experience. I took the course, took credits, received kakko at Motoyama, received the Quintuplets, and came to fruition.

At that time, I didn't understand Gokuraku or Amida-sama at all. I couldn't believe it before that.

I just wanted to get away from the pain and the fact that my training would end quickly.

In other words, I was just pretending to be watching the Buddha in front of me and reading the sutras, so it didn't come into my head from the bottom of my head in the first place.

If you don't have a heart to accept and believe in Amitabha Buddha and sutras, there's no way it will come into your head. That's because it's nothing but an unbelievable picture.

Recently, too. Believing in it, I began to humble myself with Namu Amida Buddha.

I think people need some kind of trigger or event to think so.

There will probably always come a time when such an opportunity or event comes to you.

There's no need to be pessimistic if you can't believe or imagine it right now.

For now, please study first, and be taught by many teachers!

Please be sure to do what you can only do now.

Even if I want to study when I graduate, I can't do it easily.

Please be sure to study Buddhism and Pure Land Studies at university.

It will surely become the foundation of your faith in the future.

I sincerely pray that one day your faith will develop and you will enjoy every day of Nembutsu to the fullest.

Namu Amida Buddha